Independence Day special

There is something about Independence Day. The day for once changes our attitute towards the country. We all become patriotic. We hoist flags in out rooftops and in some cases in our window panes. Not to forget the 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' song by Lata Mangeshkar that plays almost all day. Every GEC broadcast films made on India's Independence and serial episodes specially dedicated to the occasion. TV Channels forget to give 'Breaking News' every half-an-hour (Independence Day and its celebration can't be a breaking news right? We all know about it) and broadcast news and interview people who are related to India's sovereignty. All the buzz is really wonderful. But I sometimes wonder, has Independence Day been reduced to just another holiday? I hope not.

While passing through the streets just a day before the Independence Day I came across a building that was being decorated for the occasion. I guess that was some kind of Government office building. What stuck me in the building was that every single window and the whole roof was decorated with the beautiful tri-coloured Indian flag. And the decoration was still going on. Here are two pictures that I managed to take:

Look at the picture carefully. Every single window has one flag. And the two people on the roof are still working on adding more flags to the building.

Here is another photo. But thats side angle view. Its not that clear but you can still see the flags.

This was taken from quite a distance and quite an angle.

Maybe this is the spirit of India. And may this spirit remain the same for millions of years that is there to come.

Kolkata Bloggers Meet 09 - The K-factor rocked

Sorry guys, me being the usual late latiff is posting this blog a week later than it was scheduled for. I regret it, honestly. But since now I am writing this blog, I should better get to the point fast. So here goes:

A Kolkata Bloggers Meet was organised last week on 8th August by www.webreps.in and www.indusnetacademy.net together. This was the first ever bloggers meet that I visited. And to tell the truth I was surprised. Surprised not because of the crowd (a crowd is always expected given to the fact that people are so informed these days) but because the immense insight I got about the web industry. Honestly speaking, I am a laymen when it comes to technical stuff of things. I know that I have to click 'Publish Post' and my blog will be up there. Any thing more than that and I am in trouble. Oh! Forgot to add that this event was held in CCD in Salt Lake Sector V, the one below the RDB Cinemas. Now some pictures:

This guy gave a presentation on some trends of blogging and why we need blogging etc. Sorry I forgot his name. But I loved his presentation. Specially his witty inserts in the middle of coversations. You rocked Mr.

There was another guy who presentation I liked. I remember his name but I dont have his picture. Irony isn't it? His name was Abhishek Rungta and he gave a presentation on 'Monetisation of Blogs'. Now thats something I know nothing of. You can see it. I have no ads on my blog! But I liked what he said. It was all new for me.

Some fellow Kolkata (or was it only Kolkatans?) bloggers listening intensely to the speakers. I guess they were enjoying it too. Its clearly visible on their face isn't it?

Arun Agarwal (Finally, I have both the picture and the name together) gave a presentation on 'Reputation Management'. As usual I didn't knew much about it. But I liked what he said. I guess he is a man with great knowledge of the web industry and what companys or individuals can do with it. I liked him throughout the whole presentation.

And now the best part (It ain't over till its over right?)

They gifted all the bloggers something that I never expected.

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A beautifully designed T-shirt with a smart messege on it.

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And a tutorial CD on Dreamweaver.

I liked both the presents. Thank you webreps and co. Thank you for a lovely evening. Thank you for adding to my knowlegde of web. Thank you for everything.